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National Republican., 1887-05-28
DROPOSALS FOR FRESH BEEF, NUT.
l. ION, AND CORNED BEEF.
FFIoE OF TIE SECRETARY AND TREASURER

OFF1CE OF THE SECRETARY AND TREASURER
OF THE UNITED STATES SOLDIERS HOME,
WASHINGTON, ID. c., May %, 1887.
Sealed proposals, in duplicate, subject to the
usual conditions, will be received at this office
until 10 O'CLOCK A. NJ. ON FRIDAY, JUNE
., 1857, at which time and place they will be
opened in presence Of bidders for furnishing
and delivering at the kitchen, hospital dairy,
and gate houses of the Soldiers Home fresh
beef, mutton, and corned beef, as required by
the secretary and treasurer Of the home, for tho
year commencing July !, 1887, and ending
Separate proposals will be received for fur.
nishing the officers Of the home with choice
cuts Of fresh beef mutton and lamb.
Information as to the manner OF bidding,
conditions TO be observed by bidders, terms OF
contract, and payment will be furnished on
personal application 10 this office.
The bids for each kind Of meat will be con.
sidered separately.
The successful bidder will be required to
enter into written contract with the secre-
tary and treasurer OF the home, with good and
approved security, In the sum OF two thou
sand $4,000 dollars, within seven days after
being notified of the acceptance of his propo.
sails. A copy OF this advertisement must be
attached to each proposal. The undersigned
sails.
Envelopes containing proposals should be
ind0rsed Proposals for Fresh Beef, Mutton,
end Corned Beef at United States Soldiers
Home, District OF Columbia," and addressed
10 the undersigned.
Secretary and Treasurer, United States Sol
diers' Home, ID. G. my2i-5t
National Republican., 1887-05-28
Things Worth Knowing.

That dyspepsia comes from torpid liver and
costiveness.
That you cannot digest your food we'll unless
your bowels and liver act properly.
That your bowels require thorough cleansing
when they do net do their duty by your diges.
tion.
That your torp'd liver needs stimulating in
order that 1t may act as nature intended 1t
should.
That BEANDRETH's PILLS, taken In doses of
one or two at night, for, say, ten days, will
regulate the bowels, stimulate the liver, i'm.
prove the digestion, and drive away dyspepsia.
National Republican., 1887-05-28
How Women Differ From Men.

at least three men on the average Jury are
pound to disagree with the rest Just to show
that they've got minds of their own: but there
~ ~ no Disagreement among the women as to
tme meritsof DR.. Pierce's Fdr0rite Prescription"
They are all unanimous In pronouncingit Il the
best remedy In the world for oil those chronic
diseases, weaknesses, and complaints peculiar
to their sex. II transforms the pale, haggard
dispirited woman into one of sparkling health,
and the ringing laugh again "reigns supreme
In the happy household
National Republican., 1887-05-28
Funeral of MIR, H, j, Ramsde,l.

The funeral of Mr.. H. ]. Ramsdell took place
at O'Clock yesterday afternoon from his
residence, No. 14Os H street northwest. Th q
house was crowded with the friends aud rela-
tiyes OF the deceased journalist. Rev. DR..
Shippen, of All Souls Church, conducted the
religious services. which were BRIEF aud co n
fined 70 the reading Of the burial service. The
floral offerings, many Of them being exceed
ingly beautiful. The pallbearers were: Justice
3. Il. Miller. and Messrs. II. A. Willard, 8. II.
ardson, II. V. Boynton, Hallett Kllbourn, j.
r. Young, and DR.. 2. T. Sewers. At the con-
clusion Of the services the remains were CON
yeyed to Oak Hill Cemetery, where the inter-
ment was made.
National Republican., 1887-05-28
ALEXANDRIA MATTERS.
Items OF Interest Gathered for the
"Republican's" Readers.

Items OF Interest Gathered for the
"Repubiican's" Readers.
The model Of the Pocahontas Is finished aud
is now on exhibition at the Arrow Steamship
Companys shipyard, where 1t has been ex.
amined by very many interested parties.
IN Alexandria county the election ON Thurs
day resulted as follows: Mr.. James E Clements
is reelected commonwealth attorney over Z,
Burke, Sheriff A. a. Veitch over j. ID. Payne,
treasurer, w. G.. Wibert. For county siiper.
yisors, Judge A. b. Greenwell was elected in
washington district, Horatio Ball In Arlington
district, Ifbbet Allen In Jefferson--all Repub-
LEANS For county clerk the contest is very
close between II. II. Young and X. W. johnson.
The election Of johnson is claimed by about
Two Of. the Democratic candidates on the
general ticket in this city barely escaped de-
feat. Price, for auditor, received 10 majority.
and Adams, for collector of taxes, northern
district, received % majority.
=. But for the detection of two or three Repub-
lican leaders the whole Independent ticket
wonld have been elected.
The defeated Democratic nominees for city
council were ]. W. Nails, council, first ward;
L. Z. Downham, alderman, aud l. Eichberg
and 9; 9. French, council. third ward, and +.
L. Smith, Alderman, L. L. Uhler, @. o. Pull
man, and James McCuen, council, fourth ward,
National Republican., 1887-05-28
Robberies Reported.

John Peters, Louisville. KY, reports that
while getting Off the train at the Baltimore and
Potomac depot at 10 oclock on Thursday nigh.
his pocket was picked of pocketbook contain.
ing $50 in money, check for GOO marks (sl47),
round.tiip ticket to Europe, and his naturali.
zation papers. Julius L. Lockwood, Blrming-
nam, Ala, reports that some time during
Thursday night his room at the National Hotel
was entered and about $3.50 In money was stolen.
Frank Aldrich. No. 604 b street northeast, re-
ports gold watch worth $50 stolen from his
house. N. McD. Lathrop's house, No. lll8 New
Jersey avenue northwest, was entered on the
night OF the 25th instant by climbing into a
window and q 81 watch stolen.
National Republican., 1887-05-28
Atwood Cheek suits, 80. Elseman's, 7th 4 E
Hurled at Glenwood Cemetery.

The funeral Of Mrs. Elizabeth A. Moore,
widow ofthe late Douglars Moore, took plac,
yesterday from the residence Of her son In.
law, W. p. Mack, and was largely attended
by her numerous relatives and friends. A
great profusion of choice flowers were pre-
fented by friends of the deceased. Toe re-
mains were taken to Glenwood Gem etsry for
burial.
Mrs, Moore (nee kirk was born in George
town 10 the year 1928 aud has always resided
IN The District, She was Of most amiable aud
hindIy disposition. and was noted for her many
OF the Methodist Protestant Church in the
District, and has always been foremost Ia tae
work OF that church. and her loss will be
deeply felt.
National Republican., 1887-05-28
FRUIT DEALERS AHEAD.
No Tax on Stock of Less Value than
Twenty Dollars

In the case of John Marinelli, q fruit dealer
in the Center Market, tried in the police court
yesterday, Mr.. E. NJ. Hewlett, who appeared
for the defendant, called the courts attention
brought, the twenty-second section of the act
Of 1871, and also produced an amendment to
the act, which reads, THAT clause twenty.sec-
ond be amended by adding TO the end thereof
the following words: Persons selling fruit,
cakes, sweetmeats, or other eatables, from
baskets or stands, whose average capital does
not exceed S20 shall not be liable for the license
tax. >" The defendant testified tnat his average
stock was less than $40 and the case was dis
missed. 1t is likely that large number of
small dealers will request tho Commissioners
National Republican., 1887-05-28
GALE OF BUILDING MATERIAL.

COMMISSION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CoSGnEs.
sloNAL LIBRARY BUILDING, No, li5 K. CAPt
1oL ST., WASHINGTON, ID. O., May "a, 1887.
Sealed proposals will be received at this
once until SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 1887, at Il
NOON, for the purchase OF the old building
material on the site of the proposed building
ior the Library OF Congress, TO be sold in lots
70 suit purchasers; bricks In lots OF not less
than 10000, stone In lots OF not less than fifty
perches, and brick-bats in lots OF not less than
fifty cubic yards.
The, right to reject any and all bids 10 re.
served. l.. q, @. LAMAR,
EDWARD CLARK, commissioners
4. r. sPoFFoRD,
National Republican., 1887-05-28
AL wool Stripe suits, $40. Elseman's, 7th q E
Flight OF Pigeons.

The homing pigeons sent out by Col. Whit
man from Dupont Circle on Thursday morning
at ten minutes to o'clock have been heard
from. Eleven OF the fourteen arrived at New.
ark, N. j., an airline distance of l07 miles, at
three minutes before o'clock In the after-
noon, having. made the distance in five hours
and seven minutes
National Republican., 1887-05-28
The Babies Cry for It,

And the old folks laugh when they find that
the pleasant California liquid fruit remedy,
beneficial in Its action than bitter nauseous
medicines. 1t Is most valuable family rem
edy TO act on the bowels, to cleanse the sys-
tenn and to dispel colds, headaches and feyers.
Manufactured only by the California Fig
Syrup Company, San Francisco, Cal. For sale
by all leading druggists.
National Republican., 1887-05-28
NAVY DEPARTMENT

BUREAU OF EQUIPMENT AND RECRuTrTSG,
WASHINGTON, d. O., May 20, 1857.
Sealed proposals, In duplicate, inlorsed
PROPOSALS for continuous service certificates"
&C., VIII be received at this bureau UNTIL IL
NJ, JUNE ~, 1887, for 5000 continuous. service
certificates, 5000 enlistment records, 5000
leather Jackets or covers (foding) and $500
sheets parchment, printed on both sides from
plate NO. OF continuousservice certificate,
10 be delivered at this bureau Immediately,
ana 10 be In accordance with specifications
which VIII be furnished upon application to
this bureau
w. 8. sCIILEY,
my2s.sN Chief OF Bureau.
National Republican., 1887-05-28
FOR ICE.
NAVY DEPARTMENT.

NAVY DEPARTMENT,
BUREAU OF PROVISIONS AND CLOTHING,
WASHINGTON, d. c., May 10, 1857
=, Sealed proposals, Endorsed proposals for
Furnishing Ice," will be received at this
Bureau, from regular dealers only, until II
O'CLOCK A. NJ, WEDNESDAY, JUNE %
1887, and opened Immediately thereafter, In
the presence of bidders, for the supply OF such
quantities OF ice as may be required, from day
for the fiscal year ending June 80, 1855. Speci-
hcations, blank proposals. and schedules Of
quantity REQUIRED at each Yard can be OBJ
tanned upon application to the Inspector of
Provisions and Clothing at any of the Navy
Yards. Proposals will be receis ed for one or
more Yards, as the bidder may elect.
The Department reserves the right to reject
any proposal not considered advantageous
70 the Government, and 10 waive informal-
tiles. JAMES FULTON.
my21-s4t Paymaster General, U. s. Navy,
National Republican., 1887-05-28
Virginia Postmnsters,

The following Virginia pestmasters have
been appointed Samuel W. Simpson. Owl
Rup, Fangtier county, and W. W. Pryor, Slate
River Mills, buckingham county.
National Republican., 1887-05-28

FRENcHMEN can properly be called "Knights
OF the table," They are good Judges In all It's
refnements and delicacies In order to stimu.
late the appetite and keep the digestive organs
In good order they give pre.emlnenee TO An.
gostura Bltters When you try them be sure II
IL the genuine article, manufactured by DIR. j.
G. ID. Siegert x Sons
National Republican., 1887-05-28
DROPOSALS FOR IRON AND WOOD
Il SUPERSTRUCTURE,
OFFICE OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS

CTIINH Ut 4 VnLIV lbUILUINU5
AND GROUNDS, No, 100 Penn. Ave,
WASHINGTON, d. c., May %, 1887.
Sealed proposals, in duplicate. will be re.
ceived at this Office until IL o'clock noon,
MONDAY, JUNE 20, 1887, for constructing an
house.
Plans and specifications can be seen at this
office. The right is reserved to reject any aud
all proposals. JOHN NJ. WILSON,
Colonel U. s. Army.
National Republican., 1887-05-28
DR0P0SALS FOR MARBLE, GRANITE
Il AND BLUESTONE WORK FOR CAPITOL
TERRACES AND GRAND STAIRWAYS
ARCHITECTS orFloE, q. 8. CAPITOL,

WILMINGTON, ID G., April 81 1887.
Proposals will be received at this office
until MAY 81, 1887, at noon. Tor the marble
granite, and bluestone work and material for
the completion of the terrace aud grand stair.
ways at the U. s. Capitol.
Plans and Specifications may be seen at this
Office. EDWARD CLARK,
ap26,tu Thu, &sat-16t Architect u. s. Capitol.
National Republican., 1887-05-28
PROPOSALS..
DtoPosALs FOR ICE. '''''''>''
:, NAVY DEPARTMENT,

NAVY DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, May 20, 1887.
Sealed proposals, indorsed proposals for
Ice" and addressed to the Secretary of the
Navy, will be received until NOON, JUNE rs,
1851, TO supply the Navy Department and It's
with Ice during the fiscal year ending June 30,
1883, The Ice must be OF the best, or equal TO,
northern Ice. solid, clear ana free from snow
or other impurities, and must be delivered
ties as may be, required. The Department re-
serves the right TO reject any or all bids and
10 waive defects. In case OF ito bids the award
Ia accepted will bo required to enter into con
tract, and give bond satisfactory to the Secre.
tary Of the Navy.
ID. d. HARMONY,
National Republican., 1887-05-28
Free From Rheumatic Pain.

Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ca:
Gentlemen-A year ago ! had rheumatism,
and my blood was out OF order. / underwent
thorough course OF s. s. g., taking twenty
me up, and when closed the course 1 was free
from all rheumatic pain, Yours &C.,
JOE MANCINI.
Memphis, Tenn, Feb. 10, 1887.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed
free. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.,
Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga,
National Republican., 1887-05-28
DIED.

REIss.-May "a, ANN ELIZA. widow of the
late John II. Relss, in her Goth year.
Funeral from her late residence, No. 1913 r
street northwest, Saturday. May 2s, at 4 p. IN.
FARREN.-At Albany, N. Y, May 90, KATE
ToBIN, wife of Bernard Farren.
The funeral takes place this Saturday. morn.
ing from her late residence.
National Republican., 1887-05-28

THE address to the soldiers Of DR.. Talmage Is
worth going hundred miles to hear. The
audience Itself will not be less than flfty thou.
National Republican., 1887-05-28
All.wool stripe suits, slo. EIseman,s. 7lh &

ONLY 25 cents admission to the Pyrorama
naval battle between the Monitor and the
Merrimap '~
National Republican., 1887-05-28
MISCELLANEOUS.
ITO the Matron of the Soldiers Home"
GENTLEMEN's LIST.

SLN 1 LIE
Armstrong, A
Arnotz, Chris Q
Adams, q . (3)
Aud, ] w (2)
Bailey, Andrew
Bradileld, A L
buchanan, Albert II
Balders0n, b w
Braun, Clarence
Ball, Charles
Ball, Charley (2)
Brice, CS
Burgess, Charles S
Beckwith, DR.
Brown, L A
Bune, George
Blair, Geo Il
Baker, Henry
Bibiere, II J
Bennett, II N
Brahnam. Jeiic rson
Bearry, John
Brooks, Joseph
Benshoof, John
Bloomer, ] d &C.
Belt, John l.
Brown, John Lorence
Bricker, Joseph w
Bruneby, J w
Buchanan, James w
Brown, l. w
Bernheimer, Mr.
Bell, Neddia
Brown, Nathaniel
Brown, Phil
Blazer, p w
Bernard, Robert
Bird, Redenms
Bell, II 3
Bayly, s p
Burnet, VIM
Barclay, VIM IL
Boog, W Nj
Darlington, Albert
Clements, A B
Cross, A Ii
COtteral, Albert II
Darlington, Albert ID
Cole, Chas ID
Chalfant, Ed =
Campotiello, Frank
Coburn, Fred s
Clark, George w
Culver, ii z
Cleary, James
Coleman, James
Carter, Jerry
Claude, Jacob
Caul. Jason
Connolly, John ID
Cotton, John ii
Cheadle, ] ]
Carl, ] w
Clement, l. B
chaplain, MIR
Galloway, p l.
Darlington, II l.
Cauty, Master Willie
Cross, w B
Cole, Rev W @ (2)
Cromford, w +
Cartier, DR. William ii
Collins, w II
Conard, WIN l.
Defs, A
Davidson, Alex
Delang, q
DETER, Chas
Dayidge, Chas ii
Daniels, ID II
Davis, Rev Giles l.
D'Orand, Henri
Dodge, ii
Decker, James
Dade, John ii
Donohoe, j NJ
Durra, Louis
Deaver, 0sband
Douglas, Samuel
Rldridge, Charles w
East, II
Elbert, Rev Henry
Edwards, Lewis
Earnest, Lee W
EastOn, William
Ellison. William Il
Francella, Antonio
Forsenius, A
Fox, Bushrod l.
Floyd, Edwin
Fish, Edwin Il, jr,
Fisher, Il q
Fuchs [ (Fox) Fritz
Ferguson, George w
Ferry, Jack
Fox, Hampton
Flora, J w
Ford, L ID
Frost, Russell
Fownn, Willie
Field, William Il
Graves, DR. b II
Golden, Chapman
Grosvenor, Fred
Graves, Capt Florence
GAlbry, HinsOn
Gely, III A
Gould, Hon Jas
Green, james
Garrett, John
Graf, Otto
Glnvln, l. IL
Granny, 5 j
Galliher, 5 )
Gregory, Wilson
Gaskins, W A
Green, w o
Green, WIN II
Hill, Albert
HaTdesty, u Il (2)
Hicks, Rev q
Halter, CH
HerOld. 4 N
Howard, ID w
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All.wool Check SUITS slo Eiseman's, 7th & E

TOLEDO CADETS. the Passing Regiment"
National Theater, to night.
National Republican., 1887-05-28

All.woOl Dark Mixed suits, $40, Eiseman's,7 & r
National Republican., 1887-05-28
MIsCELLANEOrS.

Eureka Mutual Aid socy
National Bureau Of Enquiries
The Conchmnn, care Genl McThomas
The Conchman, care DR. Hopkins
The Coachmnn, care Prof Briggs
The Coachman, care Geo Davidson
Interest
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Box 1S3l2O
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James, DIR and Mrs
johnson, Eligha
Jefferson, Henry
johnson, John
johnson, John
johnson, James Il
johnson & McDermitt,
jackson, r q
johnson, Col v NJ
johnson, w
johnson, w II
Kitfeld, Il IL
kaurk, George
King, Harry
kaufman, James
Keeney, Jas
Kelly, John
Kelley, J b t2)
Kerr, James,E
Kennedy, Mr.
Kelly, Thos
Knight, I w
Kellogg, W ]
Kyser, w NJ
Lynch, A ID (2)
Lauman, Charles
Lodge, Charles L
Lowell, Luit Charles ii
Lindsy, Col ID Med
Logan, II
LOTHIAN, Geo
Ladd, Clifford
Little, George L
Logans, James
Lenigham, John II
Lo, ande, Martin
Lynn, II q
Lacy, Ri
Lee, Sove
LeBrunn, U o
Lambreth, Prof WIN d
Mclean, Il
Mansfield, + II
Millen. George w
Mollar, Henry
McChase, j
Morrison, j
Mason, j
McCawat, j II
Metcalf. James L
Metcalf, IL IF
Mckee, DR. ID
McGaw, Mr.
McCully, McRichard
Miller, Nathan
Mayo, Phillip
Mcfarland, Sd
Mcdonald, Mr. and Mrs
VIM
McOwat, VIM
McCarty, Col w FIN
Moress, w III
Mealey, william o
Nash, Hon q II
Nerreton, G. q
Nichols, John
Nash, John
Norha, l.
0'Connor, Frank
Pfanne. Chas
Parker, Frank
Post, Mr. and Mrs Frank o
Pierce, Henry q
Price, Janp
Person, James
Preston, Ned
Powers, U W
Parker, II Il
Pivirrotto, 3
Page, s Davis
Pimer, Seth l.
Parker, Thos ii
Reinhard, Il q Co
Rust, Geo L
Rusby, DIR II ii
Rice, Harry E
Ihoblllooiit
Rushing, James Il
Ronel, j a
Reid, Paul w
Robinson, Thomas
Robb. William
Roach, WIN E
Smith. A
Sewell & Co,
Sibley, Chauncey
Sterneman, DR. q II
Slicer, Charles II
straining, l. Il
Smith, Fred
Schubert, Herman
Shamak, Hall
Shultzbock, Jno
Stittwell, James
Smith, John
Scott, Mr. and Mrs John
Scott, ] A
Sippio, JV
ShTeVc, John w
Siberian, James w (2)
Switzerland, l. M
Sowando, Master Oscar
Smith, Thomas
Shorter, Bishop ] A
Sheehan, L Il
Stuart, VIM
Saunders, Prof w II ~
Thomas, Abner ii
TOnpTom, Edward
Tish, Edwin II
Taylor, Henry A
Thagard, J ID
Thomas, Leonard
Torenner, Z X
TuOn, Rufus
TuliOferro, Reubin
Trowbrldge, 5 U
Thompson, Rev Il A
Terrell, Wilson
ThurbtOn, w q
Townsend, WIN l.
NlntOn, + u
Van Dssschot, James
Nerdelle, Miguel
National Republican., 1887-05-28
$50 Actlng secrciarr Ii 80 on tho Nnrr.

DRoPosALs FOR CoNTINUoUs.sEKyICE
Il CERTIFICATES, ENLISTMENT REC.
ORDS, AND LEATHER JACKETS OR
FOLDING COVERS FOR THE SAME.
National Republican., 1887-05-28
ADVERTISED LETTERS,

The following "a list advertised letters remain.
ing IN the Washington city postonHce SATURDAY,
ss-To obtain any OF these letters the applican,
must call for ADVERTISED LETTERS,
b0-l not called for within four weeks they will
be sent 10 the dead letter Office
FRANK n. CONCHQ posf,nostor
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-12-24
The BnI-Bul OF AfshaIistaii.

Here also ] very promptly made the &C
quaintanoe OF MOOre's famous bul-buls
the sweet nightingales' Of Lalla kOOkh
The garden is full Of fruit trees ana grape
vines, and here several pairs OF bul-buls
make their home. They are great pets
with the Afghans, aud when MOhammed
Ahzim Khan calls "Bul-bul, bul-bui,
they come and alight on the bushes close
by the bungalow and perk their heads
knowingly, evidently expecting TO be ia
vored with tidbiis. They are almost
tame enough 10 take ruBins out Of tie
hand, and hesitate not 10 venture after
them when placed close TO our feet. It is
the first time | have had the opportunity
Of close examination OF the bul-buL
They are almost the counterpart Of the
English starting as regards size and shape,
but their bodies are Of a mOusy hue, the
head and throat are black, with little
white patches On either Check the tail
feathers are black, tipped with white. and
on the lower part Of the body is patch
of yellow; the feathers of the head form q
crest that almost rises TO the dignity Of q
tassel.
Whilst the bul-bul is a companionablc
little fellow and possessed OF CHEEKY
voice, his MARBLE in 10 respects resembles
the charming singing Of the nightingale,
and why he should be mentioned IN con
nection with the sweet midnight songster
Of the English woodlands is something OF
a mystery. His song is a mere "clickety
click" repeated rapidly several times. His
popularity comes chiefly from his bold
ness and his companionable associations
witlnmankind. The bul-bul is as much
OF a favorite In the Herat valley as is
robin red breast in rural England, or the
bobolink in America Thomas Stevens in
Outiup
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-12-24
ArfxoDa's Indian Tribes.

Ex-Governor r. 4. Tritle, of Afizonn,
who officially ruled that territory during
some Of the Indian outbreaks, was at The
Gilsey house some time ago, where he
talked about the Indian problem.
What do you think of the present sys'
tenn Of keeping the Indians'' he was
asked.
The system Of keeping together mass
~ people not at all homogeneous Is bad
and should be remedied as soon rs possible.
4 large number Of Indians not Of the same
band are placed on one reservation ana
expected to live in peace. The idea oil
any kind of peace prevailing among six or
a dozen different tribes Of Indians Is
simply preposterons. They are placed on
reservations near where they have been
reared and consequently are familiar with
the topography of the country. When
they wish to go on the war path they I'M
derstand how 10 elude pursuit. Indian
outbreaks are usually traccable 10 one or
two DISCONTINUED warriors.
What tribe in Arizona il the most
troublesome"
The Huachicha tribe has made fine
record ia that respect II is branch OF
his locality, the name of some river or
place, as the Huachicha tribe OF the
Apache There are great many kinds
Of them, ana they rove about those arid
regions with knowledge OF the country
born If long residence. They IRE alto
gether different from the plains Indians,
AMI know nothing about riding or buffalo
hunting They get great lung power,
living on an elevation OF from 1900 10
1000 feet above the sea. They are swift
OF foot. hardy and heal hful and can 90 a
greater distance in day than a horse
man They travel over the mountains
with great rapidty and never lose their
way Geronimo never could have escaped
the United States troops so often but for
his superior knowledge Of the country. II
he had been sent with his tribe years ago
to some distant country Of which heknew
nothing he could not have eluded pursuit
long New York Mail and Express
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-12-24
STRAY eIrs

A Hartford coin collector has cent piece
Of the United States coinage Of 1879, which IS
considered to be worth nearly 500.
The Detroit Journal says that here are
men in Michigan so mean and despicable that
their souls would ratio around in flea ;
.ar like pea in bass drum
A year ago Miss Clara Moore, Of Cincin-
natl, went 10 visit friends in Los Angeles,
Cal. She had a few hundred dollars with
her, which she invested in southern Califor-
MIA lands, and in the boom that followed sho
sold out her property at net gain Of
$4,000
One Of the cheapest and best modes Of
destroying insects in pot plants is TO inyert
the pot and dip the plants for few seconds
in water warmed 10 100 degs A German
paper, referring 10 this plan, says that the
azalea will stand 1873 dogs without injury.
Usually heat tho water pretty well, and pour
in cool until $50 degs. is reached.
One Of the peculiarities Of the natives Of
South Africa is their ayersisl 70 the use Of
water for external purposes during dry
weather, especially when they are in perspi-
ration They avoid bathing except during
heavy rains, when they take advantage Of
the opportunity for purposes Of bodily clean
illness Their reasons for 50 doing are that
frequent additions debilitate the system and
render it incapable Of outstanding the local
climate and that very frequently baths are
followed by malarial fever or cutaneous
eruptions over the joints.